Seven Brides For Seven Brothers DVD (1954)

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers

1954

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Based extremely loosely on the Stephen Vincent Benet story Sobbin' Women, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is one of the best MGM musicals of the 1950s. Most of the story takes place on an Oregon ranch, maintained by Adam Pontabee (Howard Keel) and his six brothers, played by Jeff Richards, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Rall, Mark Platt, Matt Mattox, and Jacques d'Amboise (it is no coincidence that five of those six boys are played by professional dancers). When Adam brings home his new bride Milly (Jane Powell), she is appalled at the brothers' slovenliness and sets about turning these unwashed louts into immaculate gentlemen. During the boisterous barn-raising scene, the brothers get into a scuffle with a group of townsmen over the affection of six comely lasses: Virginia Gibson, Julie Newmeyer (later Newmar), Ruth Kilmonis (later Ruth Lee), Nancy Kilgas, Betty Carr, and Norma Doggett (yep, most of the girls are dancers, too). Yearning to become husbands like their big brother, they ask Adam for advice. Alas, he has been reading a book about the abduction of the Sabine Women (or, as he puts it, the Sobbin' Women); and, in order to claim their gals, Adam explains, the boys must kidnap them--which they do, after blocking off all avenues of escape. Vowing to remain on their best behavior, the boys make no untoward advances towards their reluctant female guests--not even during one of the coldest winters on record. Comes the spring thaw, the angry townsfolk come charging up the mountain, demanding the return of the stolen girls (who, by this time, have tamed their men). A happy ending is ultimately had by all in this delightful if politically incorrect concoction.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Seven Brides For Seven Brothers details

Format:	U DVD
Starring:	Jeff Richards, Howard Petrie, Howard Keel, Russ Tamblyn, Ian Wolfe, Virginia Gibson, Jane Powell, Marc Platt
Director:	Stanley Donen
Genres:	Action/Adventure, Comedy - Musical, Romantic, Family, Music/Musical - Musical, Romance - Musical
Studio:	WARNER HOME VIDEO

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
Seven Brides For Seven Brothers	U Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 38 minutes
Rental release:	09 Apr 2001
Main languages:	English
Subtitles:	Arabic, Bulgarian, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish
Hearing impaired subtitles:	English, Italian

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Still as good as ever.

By Keith Maynard from Brighton, England , 10 Jun 2004

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A five star belter from the day it was released. Still as fresh and entertaining as it was 40 years ago. Many have tried, but none succeded, in filming a better dance sequence. The shere exuberance and athleticism is unsurpassed. And the studio didn't think it would be a hit!!
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Past down to Generations it's that good!

By Fae (22 reviews) from Bournemouth , 03 Jan 2013

This is a chilhood film for me my granny got it on vhs for me and my sister and then later on in yrs I replaced it to dvd. Its still one of my top favourite childhood movies and it was on the other day on tv which was the 1st time I have ever seen it on the box. Anyway if you haven't seen this, get popcorn, cosy blanket and a cup of tea and get ready to be blown away with amazing songs, great dancing and romantic scenes that will just want you begging for more! Howard Keel bursts out into great tunes with his powerful voice where Jane Powell will have you enchanted with hers so go ahead watch it and be swept away with one of the most romantic musicals I've ever seen...
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classic brilliance

By cheesekake (1277 reviews) from uk , 07 Apr 2012

this is one of them totally timeless films, that will survive the ages.

its got good music, brilliant dancing, and funny bits too.

defo worth watching if your a musical fan
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A trip down memory lane

By Kris74 (23 reviews) from Bracknell , 04 Apr 2012

Just how i remember it, I watched it with my children and they enjoyed it as much as i did the first time i watched it with dad all those years ago they were singing and dancing for days after.
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Cheesy but good!

By a customer from County Durham , 13 Feb 2012

My Dad has been saying how dreadful this film is for years so thought I'd give it a whirl.

To be fair, it was better than what I expected - which were quite low to be fair- but it was very cheerful and in the middle of winter what more can you ask for.

The wood chopping and sound effect are out of time though...!
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seven brides for seven brothers

By a customer , 09 Jan 2012

One of the best musicals of its time.Fantastic songs and the dancing is magic. My favourite is 'Lonesome Polecat' the choreography brilliant.
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